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BK59 OOE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OOE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip slight insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,349 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 94,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,371 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer driveshaft boot slightly loose/deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres getting perished

Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres getting perished

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,669 miles

tyres starting to perish/split

Fail 6 Mar 2020 60,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

tyres starting to perish/split

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,908 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,908 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,514 miles

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking on inner side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,868 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,042 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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BK59 OOE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK59 OOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK59 OOE registered?

BK59 OOE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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